My family just can’t get enough of rice. We crave for it. We want the best rice out there. My hubby doesn’t like it if I serve him too sticky rice. My son doesn’t want it undercooked. We used to have a 3 cupper, but it disappointed us.
My primary concern is size. We always eat rice, so having a small rice cooker is never a good idea. Thanks God, my mom persuaded me to buy an Aroma 5 cup rice cooker as a present. Below are some features you must check when getting 5 cup rice cookers.
Size
My friend was very disappointed when she tried her new 5 cup rice cooker. She was so positive about her latest purchase so she cooked 5 cups of rice. She left it to do some chores, confident that the rice cooker would do the rest. When she returned after a few minutes, she saw the rice cooker spilling some water. The rice cooker made a complete mess on her counter.
So when you’re buying a 5 cup rice cooker, read the specs very carefully. Are you getting a ‘5 cups dry’, or a ‘5 cups cooked’ rice cooker. There’s a huge difference.
Versatility
Choose a flexible 5 cup rice cooker. If you’re living a healthy life, you might want a rice cooker that allows you to prepare healthy meals. The rice cooker must also have the capability to steam vegetables and seafood and cook stews or soups, in addition to making the best rice.
Easy cleaning
When choosing a 5 cup rice cooker, look for one that has easy-to-clean parts. Some cookers make a huge mess since the rice bubbles up, reaching the steam vent. Avoid these rice cookers as much as possible. Choose one that has a lid that barely needs washing. Look for a 5 cup rice cooker that mixes great engineering with nice features, while making it dishwasher-friendly.
Programmable setting
Programmability is a good feature if you’re a very busy person. Automatic settings save you much time and energy stirring and watching your rice cooker. Top of the line 5 cup rice cookers have great features like delayed start mode and extended keep warm mode. Many high-end rice cookers have settings for different kinds of rice.
Style
Of course, you don’t want your 5 cup rice cooker looking out of place on your counter. Choose a cooker that fits your counter well. Go for a cooker that goes well with the overall kitchen design.